Accredited
Academics
 

John W. North High School is widely known for its outstanding academic offerings.  Of particular note is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program which attracts students from all parts of Riverside and neighboring communities.  Colleges and universities throughout the world have adopted official recognition policies reflecting the high value they place on an IB education.
Graduation Requirements
 
Semesters
Credits
   
English
8
40
   
World History/Geography
2
10
   
U.S. History/Geography
2
10
   
Government/Economics
2
10
   
Mathematics
4
20
   

Life Science

2
10
   
 
Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Honors Biology, AP/IB Biology
   

Physical Science

2
10
   
 
Regular & Honors Chemistry, Earth Science (Nat. Sci 1), Environmentsl Science, Physics, AP/IB Physics 1 & 2
   
Physical Education
4
20
   

Fine Arts or Foreign Language

2
10
   
Health
1
5
   
 
Health skills is a required course for all freshmen. Students who fail the Health Skills course or those who enter a District high school after the first year of high school must satisfy the Health requirement by taking the Family Life course
   
Electives
14
70
   
 
Any class taken over and above the required core subjects is an elective.
   
   
Total
43
215
   
Credits needed by September for grade promotion:
10th Grade 50
11th Grade 105
12th Grade 155
   (1st Semester)  
12th Grade 185
   (2nd Semester)  
Overall Credits (minimum) 215